obama would not sit down with mr. putin before the g20 summit in september. >> we were not at the point in our progress in a number of these issues, where a summit at the presidential level was the most constructive step. >> reporter: the president also expressed concerns over russia's new laws, discriminating against gays. the legislation led to new calls for action. now being urged to sever ties with sister cities in russia. already, more than 300 people have signed the online petition, urging mayor kwan to step in. the new laws have already led to arrests in russia, site of the upcoming winter olympics. president obama calls the crackdown contradictory to the olympic spirit. i asked mayor kwan's office about the calls to cut those sister city ties, in a statement she said she plans to consult with the city council, and that she is committed to pressuring all governments to treat their lgbt communities with respect and dignity. >>> 100 people contributed money to pay for the $3,000 billboard put up on 10th street an